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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.52, 1,189.50 and 567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.52, 1,189.50 and 567.68 is: 782.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.52 : 1,189.50 = 567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.52/1,189.50 = 567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.52x = 1,189.50 × 567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.52x = 675,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,255.36/862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.89

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